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Reality of Brotherhood Spirit Asked
Would Wipe Out Hate In All "48"
THE SPIRIT OF THE NEW YEAR By HARRY H. SCHLACHT In The Chicago Herald-American "And as ye would that men should do to you, Do ye also to them likewise." ST. LUKE 6:31 * * * What a blessing it would be for all humanity if the spirit of Christmas Would guide, guard and govern Our activities throughout the New Year. * * * Today there flash upon the canvas of memory The gambols, laughter and cheers of little children, The blazing hearth and the singing of carols, The open house, the hospitality and joyous festivities. * * * There is a warmth of friendship. There is a happiness of countenance. There is a joy of living. * * * If we could adhere to the spirit of Christmas, The fogs and mists that surround the world Would disappear as before the rays Of the morning sun. * * * If every Catholic, Protestant and Jew could live This sentiment, they would not only give Public manifestation of the sincerity of their religious Convictions, but would all live in the sunlight Of American brotherhood. * * * Hatred, cruelty and bigotry Destroy the harmony of the Human family. * * * As we write --we could see Christ reciting the parable Of the Good Samaritan in order to express His scorn For those who have minimized the equality Of other races and creeds.* * * Of question and answer: "What is the great law? That which is hateful to thyself. We could see Moses tell us in the Talmudic manner Do not do to others. That is the great law. The rest is commentary." * * * We could see the great immortal spiritual leaders Buddha, Confucius, Mohammed, Christ, Moses -- All teaching love, compassion and humility. (Continued on page 4)
May Tie Up Senate Business
Senator Scott W. Lucas, Majority Leader, to Address Civil Rights Meet
JOHNSON REELECTED NAACP PRESIDENT At the second call of the annual meeting of the Louisville Branch NAACP, as a result of disturbances at the regular meeting in December, Lyman T. Johnson was reelected president and H. F. Wilson, first vice-president. Mrs. Gladys Williams Calhoun was reelected secretary, Miss alice Holden, assistant, and Mrs. Jewell Rabb, treasurer. Members of the executive committee reelected were, Drs. J.A.C. Lattimore, J.H. Walls, P.O. Sweeney and J.A. Gay; Maston Jones, R. L. Ransaw, Percy Baker, Floyd Crawford, E. T. Woolridge, Rev. E. G. Offutt, Atty. Charles W. Anderson, Mrs. Addie Thomas and Mrs. Christine Lightsy. New members elected were Dr. Maurice Rabb, G. D. Wilson, Benjamin F. Shobe, Victor K. Perry and Robert Winslow. The meeting was held at Beecher Terrace, Monday night.
3 Lynched in 1949
Three Lynched During 1949
Number Increased by One Over 1948; Two in Georgia, and One in Mississippi
MAYOR'S LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE STRIKES AT KENTUCKY'S DAY LAW Among the things to which the mayor's Legislative Committee gave approval last week, was a proposed law to let private institutions of higher learning in Louisville admit any qualified student to certain classes. It is understood that the measure would amend the Day Law, which prohibits Negroes and whites from attending the same private schools. The proposal voted by the Mayor's committee mentioned neither Negroes nor the University of Louisville. It would provide that private institutions of higher learning in Louisville could, if their governing boards desire, admit any student who qualified to classes for graduate, professional, or vocational training. How such a law could affect the University of Louisville was uncertain, as there seems to be a question as to whether the university is public or private. It receives a small proportion of its income from City taxes and most from tuition and private sources. Nevertheless this and other proposals finally approved will be put into the form of bills by drafting sub-committee. The Mayor then may recommend them for passage by the Legislature, or not submit them, says the report.
CRIMINAL COURT JURY FREES DEPUTY CONSTABLE IN DENTIST'S ASSAULT CASE The charge of assault, brought by Dr. C. L. Thomas well-known Louisville dentist, against Rupert Kessler, deputy constable, was dismissed by a jury in Criminal Court, Thursday. The charge was the result of an incident at Preston and Chestnut in December, 1948, where the dentist said that he pulled his car up behind Kessler's when he thought the constable's care was stalled, tooted his horn and offered help. Dr. Thomas said that Kessler responded with abusive language and manhandled him, and that his partner, Deputy Constable Hubert Sanders, flourished a pistol. In court Kessler denied the statements of Dr. Thomas and went on to say that the dentist repeatedly blew his horn, ordered him, Kessler, to get out of the way, and then struck at him first. Kessler was indicted on a charge of assault and battery and Sanders on a charge of pointing a pistol by a grand jury early in Decembe, 1949. Kessler was previously convicted and sentenced to six months in jail, but Judge Lorain Mix set aside the jury verdict on the grounds that the evidence was improper. The trial of Sanders on the charge of pointing a pistol was set for February 20. The freeing of Kessler, Thursday was followed by the reappointment of both as deputies by W. H. Schultz, constable of the First Magisterial District.
Make Appeal for Polio Fund [photos] Dr. A. C. Terrance Mrs. Ella Stewart Mrs. Anna A. Hedgeman Dr. George Gore Amos Hall
Governor of Pennsylvania Asked to Remove Philadelphia Judge
Hughlett Hits Holiday Conduct
Men of High Position Cited
Publicized Wining, Dining and Dancing Bad Example for Boys and Girls of Race
By Daniel J. Hughlett
As the old year ebbed away in the shadows of the present one, we have to think of the events of the year that are now history. Dailies and weeklies bring up appraisals of the year and of the century, as it relates to the influence of individuals upon their day and ties. We too are taking time out to speak to a part. It is not ours to try to say which of us have made the highest mark either in the professional, business or social lief but certainly there have been some who have achieved along those lines. It is our duty to have a special interest in morals and religion. For this we make no apology. Being called of God and assigned by his agents in the world, it is up to use to take a stand from which there should not be a retreat.
Somehow or other Louisville is invested with a kind of leadership which in too many instances take liberty for license, where drinking and gambling are concerned. To us they have grown rather bold, not because they are right but because they, like Goliah, stand out with no one with guys enough to challenge them. Notwithstanding, we hereby serve notice that we denounce and shall attempt to destroy any such way of thinking.
If wining, dining and dancing is an appropriate way to celebrate the birth of Christ, the founder of the Christian religion, then we have misinterpreted the gospels and fail at
(Continued on page 4)
168,000 Members Lost by NAACP
More Love Asked By Alabama Governor

Reality of Brotherhood Spirit Asked
Would Wipe Out Hate In All "48"
THE SPIRIT OF THE NEW YEAR By HARRY H. SCHLACHT In The Chicago Herald-American "And as ye would that men should do to you, Do ye also to them likewise." ST. LUKE 6:31 * * * What a blessing it would be for all humanity if the spirit of Christmas Would guide, guard and govern Our activities throughout the New Year. * * * Today there flash upon the canvas of memory The gambols, laughter and cheers of little children, The blazing hearth and the singing of carols, The open house, the hospitality and joyous festivities. * * * There is a warmth of friendship. There is a happiness of countenance. There is a joy of living. * * * If we could adhere to the spirit of Christmas, The fogs and mists that surround the world Would disappear as before the rays Of the morning sun. * * * If every Catholic, Protestant and Jew could live This sentiment, they would not only give Public manifestation of the sincerity of their religious Convictions, but would all live in the sunlight Of American brotherhood. * * * Hatred, cruelty and bigotry Destroy the harmony of the Human family. * * * As we write --we could see Christ reciting the parable Of the Good Samaritan in order to express His scorn For those who have minimized the equality Of other races and creeds.* * * Of question and answer: "What is the great law? That which is hateful to thyself. We could see Moses tell us in the Talmudic manner Do not do to others. That is the great law. The rest is commentary." * * * We could see the great immortal spiritual leaders Buddha, Confucius, Mohammed, Christ, Moses -- All teaching love, compassion and humility. (Continued on page 4)
May Tie Up Senate Business
Senator Scott W. Lucas, Majority Leader, to Address Civil Rights Meet
JOHNSON REELECTED NAACP PRESIDENT At the second call of the annual meeting of the Louisville Branch NAACP, as a result of disturbances at the regular meeting in December, Lyman T. Johnson was reelected president and H. F. Wilson, first vice-president. Mrs. Gladys Williams Calhoun was reelected secretary, Miss alice Holden, assistant, and Mrs. Jewell Rabb, treasurer. Members of the executive committee reelected were, Drs. J.A.C. Lattimore, J.H. Walls, P.O. Sweeney and J.A. Gay; Maston Jones, R. L. Ransaw, Percy Baker, Floyd Crawford, E. T. Woolridge, Rev. E. G. Offutt, Atty. Charles W. Anderson, Mrs. Addie Thomas and Mrs. Christine Lightsy. New members elected were Dr. Maurice Rabb, G. D. Wilson, Benjamin F. Shobe, Victor K. Perry and Robert Winslow. The meeting was held at Beecher Terrace, Monday night.
3 Lynched in 1949
Three Lynched During 1949
Number Increased by One Over 1948; Two in Georgia, and One in Mississippi
MAYOR'S LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE STRIKES AT KENTUCKY'S DAY LAW Among the things to which the mayor's Legislative Committee gave approval last week, was a proposed law to let private institutions of higher learning in Louisville admit any qualified student to certain classes. It is understood that the measure would amend the Day Law, which prohibits Negroes and whites from attending the same private schools. The proposal voted by the Mayor's committee mentioned neither Negroes nor the University of Louisville. It would provide that private institutions of higher learning in Louisville could, if their governing boards desire, admit any student who qualified to classes for graduate, professional, or vocational training. How such a law could affect the University of Louisville was uncertain, as there seems to be a question as to whether the university is public or private. It receives a small proportion of its income from City taxes and most from tuition and private sources. Nevertheless this and other proposals finally approved will be put into the form of bills by drafting sub-committee. The Mayor then may recommend them for passage by the Legislature, or not submit them, says the report.
CRIMINAL COURT JURY FREES DEPUTY CONSTABLE IN DENTIST'S ASSAULT CASE The charge of assault, brought by Dr. C. L. Thomas well-known Louisville dentist, against Rupert Kessler, deputy constable, was dismissed by a jury in Criminal Court, Thursday. The charge was the result of an incident at Preston and Chestnut in December, 1948, where the dentist said that he pulled his car up behind Kessler's when he thought the constable's care was stalled, tooted his horn and offered help. Dr. Thomas said that Kessler responded with abusive language and manhandled him, and that his partner, Deputy Constable Hubert Sanders, flourished a pistol. In court Kessler denied the statements of Dr. Thomas and went on to say that the dentist repeatedly blew his horn, ordered him, Kessler, to get out of the way, and then struck at him first. Kessler was indicted on a charge of assault and battery and Sanders on a charge of pointing a pistol by a grand jury early in Decembe, 1949. Kessler was previously convicted and sentenced to six months in jail, but Judge Lorain Mix set aside the jury verdict on the grounds that the evidence was improper. The trial of Sanders on the charge of pointing a pistol was set for February 20. The freeing of Kessler, Thursday was followed by the reappointment of both as deputies by W. H. Schultz, constable of the First Magisterial District.
Make Appeal for Polio Fund [photos] Dr. A. C. Terrance Mrs. Ella Stewart Mrs. Anna A. Hedgeman Dr. George Gore Amos Hall
Governor of Pennsylvania Asked to Remove Philadelphia Judge
Hughlett Hits Holiday Conduct
Men of High Position Cited
Publicized Wining, Dining and Dancing Bad Example for Boys and Girls of Race
By Daniel J. Hughlett
As the old year ebbed away in the shadows of the present one, we have to think of the events of the year that are now history. Dailies and weeklies bring up appraisals of the year and of the century, as it relates to the influence of individuals upon their day and ties. We too are taking time out to speak to a part. It is not ours to try to say which of us have made the highest mark either in the professional, business or social lief but certainly there have been some who have achieved along those lines. It is our duty to have a special interest in morals and religion. For this we make no apology. Being called of God and assigned by his agents in the world, it is up to use to take a stand from which there should not be a retreat.
Somehow or other Louisville is invested with a kind of leadership which in too many instances take liberty for license, where drinking and gambling are concerned. To us they have grown rather bold, not because they are right but because they, like Goliah, stand out with no one with guys enough to challenge them. Notwithstanding, we hereby serve notice that we denounce and shall attempt to destroy any such way of thinking.
If wining, dining and dancing is an appropriate way to celebrate the birth of Christ, the founder of the Christian religion, then we have misinterpreted the gospels and fail at
(Continued on page 4)
168,000 Members Lost by NAACP
More Love Asked By Alabama Governor